This second edition continues to focus on staying well with MS. The book covers a broad range of topics related to MS and its effects, focusing especially on the needs of those who have been living with the disease for some time. Practical tips on self-care are designed to promote maximum independence, well-being and productivity.
Anxiety, Depression, Mood Swings, and Multiple Sclerosis
Provides a cognitive-behavioural approach to overcoming the depression, anxiety, and stress that goes hand-in-hand with MS. Patricia Farrell helps individuals and their families better understand the effects that MS has on mood levels and anxiety, and offers a plan of simple remediation in a self-help format.
Offers an overview of spinal cord injury and its treatment. This book explains the anatomy of the spine, the results of injury and the treatment and management issues encountered during rehabilitation. It also contains a glossary with commonly used terms, and website resources that can aid in further research.
A Total Guide to the Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries
A healthy, strong body is essential to the enjoyment of life. The Healthy Body Handbook was written for all those who place great emphasis on living life fully. It will help you understand the basic structure and function of the musculoskeletal system of the human body and is written in language easily understood by the layperson, with numerous ......
Sheds light on this common condition and its symptoms and treatment. Well organized and clearly written, the books gives readers all the information they need and want to know. Special features include call-out boxes, definitions of common terms, resources, online tools, and specific websites.
Headache is the most common complaint for which people see neurologists and the seventh most common reason they visit their primary care doctors. It is the third most common cause of missed work, and can seriously undermine the quality of life if not effectively managed. Migraine and Other Headaches is the essential guide for everyone who suffers ......
Faces of Osteoporosis was a silver-medal winner at the 16th Annual National Mature Media Awards. This important book documents the stories of people who are living with Osteoporosis and helps you understand the silent and devastating impact of the disease. ""I hope that you will learn from these brave individuals who share their stories with you. ......
Tells readers everything they might want to know about their muscles, how they get injured, illnesses to which they are prone and how to keep them healthy. Chapters cover such diverse topics as anatomy, growth and development, physiology, energy, exercise, injury and disease. There are tables of instructional materials, illustrations and numerous ......
Tool for caregivers that impact the way they relate to persons with Alzheimer's disease. This book maps each stage showing what to do from a caregiving standpoint. It has charts and sketches on what physically happens to the brain during the progression of Alzheimer's. Its four sections focus on the disease and also on being a caregiver.
